Invitation for Bids – #2 Heating Fuel Oil

The Town of Berlin, Massachusetts, is seeking a vendor through solicitation ITB-2026-0001 to furnish and deliver approximately 20,000 gallons of #2 heating fuel oil to various municipal buildings, including the Town Offices, Library, Bullard House, and 1870 Town Hall. The contract period is scheduled to run from November 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with some documentation indicating a start date of October 1, 2026. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a guaranteed markup price over the Global New York Mercantile Exchange. The selected contractor must ensure fuel compliance with ASTM D-396 and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection regulations, with a biofuel ratio not exceeding 10 percent. Key requirements include maintaining umbrella or excess liability insurance of at least 2 million dollars, providing a certificate of insurance naming the town as an additional insured, and ensuring all employees have completed a 10-hour OSHA-approved construction safety course. Bidders must submit a bid proposal form, non-collusion and tax certifications, and proof of insurance by the October 14, 2026, deadline. Payment for services will be issued within 30 days of invoice receipt.